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A Color-coded, Flexible Ladder with Epigenetic Methyl-Switches.
The “Dynamic DNA Model” is now available! This is a 38-inch colorful, sturdy, flexible plastic ladder of DNA with 21 rungs. The model teaches the basic building blocks of DNA using a seven-color-code system
The “Dynamic DNA Model” is now available! This is a 38-inch colorful, sturdy, flexible plastic ladder of DNA with 21 rungs. The model teaches the basic building blocks of DNA using a seven-color-code system
Each rung is comprised of two color-coded nucleic acid half-rungs –either Crimson with Green, or Azure with Tangerine (illustrating the A/T and C/G complimentary pairing). Each half rung is equipped with white outside sections signifying the deoxyribose sugar (white is chosen since sugar cubes and processed sugar are white). Separating the rungs are pairs of ball-shaped (with 8 nooks) “phosphate” molecules. To symbolize the “P” of phosphate, we use the color purple. The final member of the 7-molecule team is the pair of methyl tags, which are colored magenta. They can be added or removed, modeling the on/off switching of the epigenetic control system.
Each rung, with its two half dowels, is held together as one rung by the action of magnets. Yet the rungs can break open, with the action of those same embedded magnets, which allow the half-rungs to break open when tugged on. There are two ergonomic handles—one on each end.
Because the ladder-chain has robust flexibility, it can be laid out flat on a display table, or held vertically, or suspended horizontally in mid-air. In any of these positions, the model can be twisted into the famous double-helix.
As explained above, the model will zip open just as the DNA molecule “unzips” for transcription of the RNA copy, or for duplication. This is made much easier by the engineering of one of the two handles so that it splits in the middle; it breaks open, when the pull of its embedded magnets is overcome with a tug
As mentioned above, each model is equipped with a pair of tiny methyl molecules, a “carbon-head-with-three-hydrogen-ears” (see picture of these tags, pulled out of the slot and laid next to the model). The methyl tags have two options. They can be plugged into the two tiny holes on a pair of adjacent-and-cater-corner “C” letters, to show how a gene sequence can be “methylated”—causing it to “rest” or be switched off. The other option is to reverse this action: the methyl tags can be removed from those two “C” half-rungs, making the gene sequence “unmethylated,” which has the effect of “waking up” the gene. It is then activated and ready for transcription into RNA!
Unlike other science curriculums that simply present information, DNA & Beyond’s engaging online curriculum breaks down challenging subjects surrounding the wonders of DNA with units, topics, quizzes, and more to create a broad and thorough understanding of DNA. From the history of how DNA was originally discovered to macromolecules and RNA – we’ve got it covered.
Don’t forget – your purchase of our dynamic 3D DNA Model includes lifetime access to our online curriculum!
Add the product to the cart and select "Checkout." During the checkout process, you'll register with your username, email, and password.
Once purchased, you'll simply click on "Curriculum" in the navigation. This will take you to the page to access the course content.
Log in with the same credentials that you chose during your checkout process. Follow the prompts and you'll receive your certificate of completion in no time!
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